Earlier in June, I lost a very dear friend, Karla, but her journey continues to inspire me. I spoke about her at a recent meeting of the Colorado NORML Women’s Alliance. Karla was my hero, my inspiration to continue fighting…. Read More ›
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Global drug use prevalence stable, says UNODC World Drug Report 2014
Vienna, 26 June 2014 – Drug use prevalence is stable around the world, according to the 2014 World Drug Report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC, with around 243 million individuals, or 5 per cent of… Read More ›
Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment Provided by Defense Department and VA Unknown; Tracking of Outcomes Needed to Manage Growing Burden
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should track the outcomes of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) provided to service members and veterans and develop a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to do so,… Read More ›
Mellow Moms: Marijuana Babies Nearly Twice as Likely to Survive
It’s 3 a.m. and I lean over my wife staggered in front of the porcelain toilet idol, pull her hair back from the retching, and hand her the vape pen. She takes it like it was Jesus himself who signed… Read More ›
AG Holder on Heroin and Prescription Drugs at the ONDCP Summit
On Thursday June 19, 2014, the Obama administration via the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) hosted a summit on opiates and prescription drug abuse to address the increasing number of overdose deaths across the country. According to the Centers for Disease… Read More ›
Happy birthday, Karla! You’re my inspiration!
I’m often asked what motivates me; why I do what I do. My answer is always about the people who have blessed my life and shared their story. One very special person is my “sister” Karla. (The people who really know… Read More ›
Infographic: Are Colorado drivers profiled for pot by law enforcement in other states?
Wyoming Highway Patrol records from all marijuana-related incidents on I-25 since 2008, show that Colorado drivers were cited for pot more than any other out-of-state drivers. Wyoming Highway Patrol Marijuana Incidents, Top 3 States: Wyoming Drivers= 130 marijuana related incidents… Read More ›
2014 Colorado Cannabis Legislative Update
The 2014 legislative session is almost at an end and we’re still standing. Here’s a little update on where we are, in no particular order, moving into these final days. HB1122, a clean-up bill, defines “locked and enclosed” among other… Read More ›
Doctor-led drug intervention ineffective with teens
There is currently no solid evidence showing that any doctor-led intervention is effective at preventing children and adolescents from using drugs other than tobacco, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found. Task force members could find only six good- or… Read More ›
TAKE ACTION! Help get medical marijuana for PTSD in Colorado!
I want to let you know about a recent bill, HB14-1364 that adds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of ‘debilitating medical conditions’ that qualify for a Medical Marijuana recommendation. This timely bill addresses a major gap in access to medical marijuana… Read More ›
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